Mary Roach

Mary Roach is an accomplished American author, well-known for her unique and humorous science books. She has a knack for delving into unusual and often taboo subjects, making them accessible and engaging for a wide audience. Some of her most popular works include 'Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers', 'Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex', and 'Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void'.

Roach's work has been widely recognized and celebrated. She has been featured on numerous television programs and has garnered a loyal following of readers. Her status as a bestselling author is a testament to her ability to captivate audiences with her distinctive storytelling style and intriguing subject matter.

In addition to her work as an author, Roach has contributed to various publications such as National Geographic, Wired, Discover, New Scientist, the Journal of Clinical Anatomy, and Outside. She has also served as a member of the Mars Institute's Advisory Board and the Usage Panel of American Heritage Dictionary. Her achievements in science writing include a 2009 TED talk that made the organization's 2011 Twenty Most-Watched To Date list, being a finalist for the 2014 Royal Society Winton Prize, and winning the American Engineering Societies' Engineering Journalism Award. Despite her numerous accolades, Roach remains a humble and dedicated writer, continually pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration in her work.

Mary Roach is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including 'Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War', 'Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void', 'Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex', 'Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife', and 'Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers'. She has built a reputation for tackling complex and often misunderstood scientific concepts with wit and humor. Roach's writing has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, further solidifying her status as a leading voice in the world of science writing. Despite her success, she remains committed to her craft and continues to explore new and fascinating scientific topics in her work.
Mary Roach Medical Books
# Title Year
1 Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers 2003
Mary Roach Scientific Research Books
# Title Year
1 Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex 2008
2 Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void 2010
3 Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal 2013
4 Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed 2011
5 Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War 2016
6 Packing for Mars for Kids 2022
Mary Roach Supernatural Research Books
# Title Year
1 Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife / Six Feet Over 2005
Mary Roach Humor Books
# Title Year
1 My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places 2013
2 Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law / Animal Vegetable Criminal 2021
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy 2025
Best American Science and Nature Writing Books
# Title Year
1 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2010 2010
2 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2010 (By: Tim Folger, Freeman Dyson) 2010
3 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2011 2011
4 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2012 2012
5 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2012 (By: Tim Folger, Dan Ariely) 2012
6 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013 (By: Tim Folger, Siddhartha Mukherjee) 2013
7 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013 2013
8 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014 2014
9 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014 (By: Tim Folger, Deborah Blum) 2014
10 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2015 (By: Rebecca Skloot) 2015
11 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2015 2015
12 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016 2016
13 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2016 (By: Tim Folger, Amy Stewart) 2016
14 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017 2017
15 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017 (By: Tim Folger, Hope Jahren) 2017
16 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2018 2018
17 The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2018 (By: Tim Folger, Sam Kean) 2018
18 The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2019 (By: Sy Montgomery, Jaime Green) 2019
19 The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2019 2019
20 The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2020 2020
21 The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2020 (By: Michio Kaku, Jaime Green) 2020
22 The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2021 2021
23 The Best American Science And Nature Writing 2021 (By: Ed Yong, Jaime Green) 2021
Mary Roach Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Best Sex Writing 2009 2009
2 Days Like This 2015